Johnson County property taxes explained: How your mill levy determines what you actually owe

Property taxes in Johnson County have been a major topic of concern for many residents, especially retirees worried about being priced out of their homes. But the assessed value is only half of the story. The other half is the mill levy, the rate at which your property is taxed. Jane Zaccardi, a retired Johnson County resident, said the increases have been difficult to manage. “Being a retired person and essentially [on] a fixed income, that kind of jump is not sustainable,” Zaccardi said.
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